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The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit
by Potter, Beatrix
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London & New York: Frederick Warne & Co, 1906. First Edition. Wallet Format. Very Good. First edition, first issue with "London & New York" on the rear cover. Panorama format folded accordion style into a green cloth wallet binding. Very Good, with short tear to cloth at bottom front corner, slight damage to buckle and closure, small stain to front cover, light toning to cloth, inside covers with faded previous owner details and small bookseller ticket, and two creased pages. A charming copy.
Synopsis
To celebrate Peter's birthday, Frederick Warne is publishing new editions of all 23 of Potter's original tales, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide. The aim of these editions is to be as close as possible to Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from modern printing and design techniques. The colors and details of the watercolors in the volumes are reproduced more accurately than ever before, and it has now been possible to disguise damage that has affected the artwork over the years. Most notably, The Tale of Peter Rabbit restores six of Potter's original illustrations. Four were sacrificed in 1903 to make space for illustrated endpapers, and two have never been used before. Of course, Beatrix Potter created many memorable children's characters, including Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck and Jeremy Fisher. But whatever the tale, both children and adults alike can be delighted by the artistry in Potter's illustrations, while they also enjoy a very good read. Because they have always been completely true to a child's experience, Potter's 23 books continue to endure.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 160728001
- Title
- The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit
- Author
- Potter, Beatrix
- Format/Binding
- Wallet Format
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Frederick Warne & Co
- Place of Publication
- London & New York
- Date Published
- 1906
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Cloth
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